Inpatient Registered Nurse - CAPE Growth Path

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide professional inpatient care using the nursing process. The incumbent delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care and collaborates with the interprofessional team to achieve quality patient outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure, BLS certification within 30 days, and is suitable for new graduates entering the CAPE ladder with growth opportunities in clinical advancement.

Qualifications

• Current RN license issued by the state where services are provided or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using documentation and handoff tools/processes.
• Creates plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation.
• Identifies patient safety concerns and utilizes appropriate resources.
• Provides patient education based on individual learning needs.
• Incorporates patient individuality and mutuality data in care delivery.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and documentation.
• Uses teach-back to confirm education effectiveness.
• Applies Evidence-Based Practice in nursing care.
• Participates in a patient-centered care model.
• Documents problems in the care plan and follows up.
• Grows in ability to care for more complex patients with consultation.
• Maintains lifelong learning through reflection and inquiry.
• Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
• Understands scope of practice for all team members.
• Collects holistic, culturally sensitive data.
• Assesses impact of family dynamics on health and wellness.
• Follows ANA code of ethics and addresses discriminatory practices.
• Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Stress management

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Basic Life Support

Job description

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide professional inpatient care using the nursing process. The incumbent delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care and collaborates with the interprofessional team to achieve quality patient outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure, BLS certification within 30 days, and is suitable for new graduates entering the CAPE ladder with growth opportunities in clinical advancement.